UPDATED withEugenio Derbezs apology:Selena Gomezis defending herself from Eugenio Derbezs criticism of her work onEmilia Perez.
Derbez was a guest on theHablando de Cinepodcast, where he said that Gomezs acting was indefensible.
Gomez plays the role of Jessi del Monte in the Jacques Audiard musical noir film.
Selena Gomez and Eugenio DerbezAmy Sussman / Jesse Grant / Getty Images / Page 114 / Why Not Productions / Pathé Films / France 2 Cinéma
Selena is indefensible, Derbez said.
And thats why I feel like she doesnt know what shes saying.
If she doesnt know what shes saying, she cant give her acting any nuance.
Selena Gomez responds to Eugenio Derbez’s criticism over her ‘Emilia Pérez’ actingTikTok
Im glad youre saying it because I said, Why is no one talking about that?
I feel like they dont speak Spanish, Derbez explained.
I felt it was an interesting experiment, he said.
How funny that a director… Im sorry I did the best I could with the time I was given.
Doesnt take away from how much work and heart I put into this movie.
Emilia Perezdeserves to be celebrated, not diminished by my thoughtless remarks.
Im walking away from this with an important lesson learned.
While I understand if you cannot accept my apology, hey know it comes from the heart.
With all my love and admiration, Eugenio Derbez.
Emilia Perezis a musical crime drama written and directed by Jacques Audiard.
Gascon stars as a cartel leader who enlists a lawyer to help her disappear and transition into a woman.
